he Group believes that our own development must integrate the search for a better quality of life for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the regions and various communities affected by our production and distribution operations throughout the world.

The Group's commitment towards environmental protection materialized in 2001 by the the "Environmental Charter" was reinforced in 2003 by joining the United Nations' Global Compact. That initiative, which was launched by Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the UN, requires its signatories to apply and promote nine principles in the field of human rights, labor and the environment.

Thus LVMH implements the concept of sustainable development.

Aim for a high level of environmental performance
Since LVMH develops its activities internationally, the group strives to align its practices with highest environmental protection standards worldwide.

Foster a collective purpose
Since the environment is everyone's responsibility, LVMH considers it a priority to train and raise the awareness of its employees. In order to maintain a high level of environmental performance, the Group believes it is vital for each company to set specific environmental targets and establish a management system dedicated to this approach.

Control environmental hazards
In addition to complying strictly with compulsory environmental regulations, the Group intends to focus its strategy on risk, assigning the necessary human and equipment resources to this task.

Follow-through on product disposal
In addition to designing its products to provide excellence and safety for consumers, LVMH strives to meet its duty to be prudent and careful by committing itself to improving its management and follow-through of the environmental aspects linked to the life cycle of its products.

Make commitments outside the company
To serve the interests of the largest number of people, in the spirit of partnership and solidarity that must guide the use of our natural resources, LVMH intends to help protect the environment beyond those aspects directly linked to its activities. Since we believe that raising environmental protection awareness is a pressing need, we intend to forge active partnerships with groups of companies, local communities and associations working towards this goal.